Hotpoint RLA 21 manual

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    Instructions for Installation and Use Refrigerator Model RLA 21[...]

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    2 CONTENTS Product Safety Installation Electrical Connection Get to Know your Appliance Getting your Appliance ready for use How to use the Refrigerator Compartment Energy Saving T ips Caring for your Appliance Door reversal T r oubleshooting After Sales Service Hotpoint Guarantee Key Contacts 3 3 4 5 5 6 7 7 8 9 10 11 Back Cover Retention of this [...]

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    3 br eak all electrical contact with the mains. 8. Before having your old refrigerator picked up for disposal, remove or make inoperable any locking devices to pr event children who might play in or ar ound the appliance from being locked inside. 9. Befor e calling for service/assistance in the case of mal- function, consult the chapter entitled ?[...]

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    4 ELECTRICAL CONNECTION Fitting a new plug IMPORT ANT : WIRES IN THE MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CODE... Green and Y ellow - Earth Blue - Neutral Brown - Live As the colours of the wires in the mains lead may not correspond with the colour ed markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: - Connect[...]

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    5 H Fruit and V egetable Crisper I Drain for Defrost W ater J Removable, Height-adjustable Shelves K Hinged bottle rack A T emperatur e control This regulate the temperatur e inside the appliance automatically . T o adjust the temperature control, use a coin to turn the knob. B Removable door shelves with lid and egg tray C Removable miscellaneous [...]

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    6 - The air circulates naturally , with the colder air falling be- cause it is heavier . This is the reason why meat and cheeses should be placed above the vegetable crisper . - Please follow our instructions carefully on maximum stor - age time: any food, even the freshest, will not r emain edible for any extended amount of time. - Contrary to pop[...]

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    7 ENERGY SA VING TIPS - Install the Appliance Pr operly In other words, away fr om sources of heat and direct sunlight, in a well ventilated room. - Correct T emperature Settings Set the temperature control to one of the middle settings. V e ry cold temperature settings will not only consume a gr eat deal of energy but will neither improve nor leng[...]

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    8 TROUBLESHOOTING Nothing works. Check that: • The mains switch in your home is on. • There has not been a power cut. • The plug is properly inserted in the socket and is switched on. • The socket is working; try another appliance in the socket to check. • The fuse in the plug is ok - if not r eplace it, (see ELECTRICAL CONNECTION). The r[...]

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    9 DOOR REVERSAL W arning: Before attempting to remove the door , switch off the electrical supply and pull out the mains plug. It is recommended that you r emove any loose items/fittings from inside the appliance and place food into insulated containers whilst carrying out this operation. Y ou may requir e assistance to carefully lay the appliance [...]

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    "No company is better positioned to offer an after sales service on a Hotpoint appliance than us - the manufacturer" As part of our commitment to you, all Hotpoint appliances have the added benefit of a fully inclusive parts and labour guarantee for the first 12 months. In addition to this you also have the advantage of fr ee replacement [...]

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    Guarantee "Satisfaction guaranteed or your money back" We give you a unique 'satisfaction guaranteed' pr omise - valid for 90 days - after you have purchased your Hotpoint appliance. If ther e is a technical problem simply call Hotpoint Repair service or visit our web-site at www .theservicecentr e.co.uk and where necessary , we[...]

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    195.039.031.03 Over 1200 trained specialists, directly employed by us, ensur e that you can have complete confidence in both the appliances and services we offer . Repair Service and Information Desk UK: 08709 066 066 (Open 8 to 8 Mon - Fri, 8 to 6 Sat, 10 to 4 Sun & Bank Holidays) www .theservicecentre.co.uk Republic of Ireland: 1850 302 200 N[...]